I write this post as a means to educate all Real Estate buyers, renters and sellers alike. Although this usually comes up with buyers and renters, it’s important to understand a little more about the Real Estate profession.

In this industry, I have seen and heard enough to make me want to clarify this further.

Myth or Truth? Real Estate Agents work for Free.

Truths:

Real Estate Agents/REALTORS® are subcontractors of the Real Estate Brokerages that employ them.

They are self employed and small business owners.

They are not “employees” of their Real Estate firms. This means they do not receive a paycheck weekly, biweekly, bimonthly, or monthly from their employer.

They do not get the typical W2’s for tax purposes.

They are paid through brokerage fees for their Real Estate professional representation services.

They are professionals that charge a fee for their services such as Accountants, Attorneys, Tax Professionals, etc.

The brokerage fee charged by Real Estate Agents/REALTORS® for their services is paid by their represented client: buyers, renters, landlords, or sellers.

I hope this post was able to shed some insight on the common misconception of a Real Estate Agent/REALTOR®. Keep the above points in mind next time you consider hiring someone to assist your with your Real Estate transactions.

Do you have questions or comments? Please let me know!

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